Neve ParitzkiThe first tunnel for cycling in Israel opens in Jerusalem
The Kerem Tunnel allows for a an experience that is unique in terms of hiking and riding.
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first bicycle tunnel, was opened as part of Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycle path surrounds Jerusalem.
The tunnel links Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. Its southern entry is located in Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entrance, Nahal Ein Kerem, is about half a kilometer away from the Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was opened on Thursday by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze'ev Elkin and Moshe Lion, the Mayor. נווה פריצקי Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon the chairman of Gihon and a plethora of other cyclists were also present.
Jerusalem was once a very sought-after tourist destination due to its rich history. Elkin said that apart from its rich history the modern tourist industry is included in the city of Jerusalem. "The launch (of the tunnel) is a further step in the development of Jerusalem as well as the transformation of Jerusalem into a popular tourist destination for all kinds of people in Israel and around the world."
Elkin's ministry, which also in charge of the project together in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality, declared that his ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year throughout Jerusalem's tourism and in creating exciting attractions and ventures that connect the magnificent historical time of our capital city and its future." I encourage the cycling community to take a relaxing and modernized route that will take the cyclist through Old Jerusalem.
Elkin's Ministry Elkin's Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality, and the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the work.
https://www.bhol.co.il/news/1439018 Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project was a important tool to realize the goal of altering the way of transportation throughout Jerusalem. Elkin stated that the new tunnel will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will link with existing bike paths. It will also be paved in its various areas. https://www.facebook.com/neveparitzki This will increase cycling and encourage green transportation in the capital.
The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to transfer the main sewer line toward the Sorek purification plant.
"The Kerem tunnel is a vital tool in achieving the dream of transforming Jerusalem's transport system. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
In order to make the tunnel accessible to the public all year round The works comprise road construction as well as the installing blowers.
The Kerem Tunnel provides access to special recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the Biblical aquarium and zoo as also the historical natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh. https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/523585/