Neve ParitzkiJerusalem Israels First Cycling Tunnel opens
The Kerem Tunnel allows for a an experience that is unique in terms of hiking and riding.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's newest bicycle tunnel, has been inaugurated as part of the 42-kilometer cycle route which runs through the capital.
The tunnel connects the path between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. https://www.haaretz.co.il/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c4-dc67-addb-79d7ffad0000 The tunnel's southern entry point is located in Refaim Park below Ein Laban. The northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem about half one kilometer from the Kerem junction.
Inauguration of the tunnel that is 2.1 kilometers long was held in Jerusalem and the Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman of the company) and hundreds more cyclists.
Jerusalem was once a tourist attraction due to its rich past. Nowadays, aside from its historical treasures the city also offers modern-day tourism," Elkin said. "The opening of this tunnel is another aspect of the development of Jerusalem as a city. Jerusalem and its transformation into a desirable tourist city for all types of people throughout Israel as well as around the world."
נווה פריצקי Elkin who, through his ministry and the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, stated that his ministry "invests hundreds to millions of shekels annually in the development all aspects Jerusalem's tourism and the development and operation of new attractions, ventures , and other attractions which connect the rich past of Jerusalem to its future". נווה פריצקי I invite cyclists to enjoy the modern, well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the distinctive landscape of Old Jerusalem.
The project was funded by Elkin's ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry. It also included the budgets for the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin explained that the Kerem Tunnel project is an important tool in realizing the vision to alter the concept and transportation throughout Jerusalem. "The new tunnel will connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will connect with the various cycle paths already within the city. They will be laid throughout the city's diverse neighborhoods. https://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 The objective is to encourage cycling among residents of Jerusalem.
The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to move its main sewer line towards the Sorek purification plant.
"The Kerem tunnel is a key tool to realize the vision to transform Jerusalem's transport system. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
Present work includes road construction, installation blowers, and advanced safety equipment to ensure the tunnel is safe for all to use all year.
It is also possible to use the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical zoo, aquarium and the Ein Kerem neighborhood.
