Neve Paritzki Jerusalem opens Israels first cycle tunnel
The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique adventure in hiking and riding that is to be enjoyed by everyone.
In the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route that runs around the capital city, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.
It connects Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. It has a southern entrance located in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the closest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.
The tunnel's official opening ceremony which measures 2.1 kilometers long took place in Jerusalem and the Heritage Minister Ze'ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman of the company) along with hundreds of cyclists.
Jerusalem's glorious past was a reason for it to be a popular tourist spot during the time of its glory. Elkin declared that, in the present aside from its historic treasures, it also incorporates modern tourists. "The inauguration [of] this tunnel project is yet another milestone in the advancement of Jerusalem as a tourism destination for all kinds of travelers in Israel and around the globe."
Elkin is the project's director. project in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in the city's tourism growth and also in the development of new tourist attractions and ventures that connect the rich history of Jerusalem to the future. I encourage cyclists to visit and enjoy an up-to-date and well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the special scenery of Old Jerusalem."
Elkin's Ministry, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25,000,000 to the project. Work was performed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool for achieving the vision to alter the concept and transport throughout Jerusalem. "The tunnel is set to connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will link to the numerous cycling routes that exist within the city. They will be laid in its diverse neighborhoods. נווה פריצקי The aim is to encourage cycling among residents of the city.
In the 1990s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to move the main sewer line from Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now utilized for infrastructure purposes. It is also home to the fifth water line which is operated to Jerusalem by the Mekorot water company.
"The Kerem Tunnel Project is essential to realize the goal of changing the transportation concept all over Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
Road construction, installation , and testing of electrical and safety systems are just some of the ongoing projects to ensure that the tunnel is secure for all seasons.
You can also access the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique places to relax, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical zoo, aquarium and the Ein Kerem neighborhood.
