Neve ParitzkiJerusalem The First Cycling Tunnel in Israel Tunnel opens

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The Kerem Tunnel is the first bicycle tunnel in Israel and was opened as a part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles Jerusalem, the capital city.

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The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was opened on Thursday by Jerusalem and the heritage minister Ze'ev Elkin as well as Mayor Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon Chairman of Gihon and a plethora of other cyclists were also in attendance.

Jerusalem's glorious past was a reason why it was an extremely popular tourist destination during the time of its glory. Elkin explained that the present, in addition to its historical treasures the tunnel project includes modern tourism. "The inauguration of this tunnel is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem. It transforms Jerusalem into an attractive destination for tourists of any kind of crowd in Israel, and worldwide."

https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13067733 Elkin's ministry, which was responsible for the project along in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality, said that the ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year throughout Jerusalem's tourism, and also in the creation of innovative attractions and ventures, that connect the magnificent historical history of our capital city with the future." I invite all cyclists to visit and enjoy the contemporary, well-maintained road which overlooks Old Jerusalem.

https://www.haaretz.co.il/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c4-dc67-addb-79d7ffad0000 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.

Elkin stated that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is an essential tool for achieving the dream to redefine the idea of transport throughout Jerusalem." "The new tunnel, which is connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing cycle routes within the city, and are being constructed in its diverse areas. The tunnel is intended to encourage cycling among its residents, and promote a green transportation revolution in Jerusalem."

https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 in order to transfer the main sewer of Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility.  נווה פריצקי This plant is located west of Sorek and is still used as an infrastructure tunnel.

"The Kerem tunnel project is central to realizing the goal of changing Jerusalem's transport system. "

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León
Current work includes road construction, installation blowers, and advanced safety equipment to ensure the tunnel is secure for all to use throughout the year.

The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to many recreational sites, such as Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium as well as historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban. https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/524295/