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The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first bike tunnel, opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycle path surrounds Jerusalem.
The tunnel connects the path between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. It has a southern entrance located in Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the nearest. Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.
The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was opened on Thursday, by Jerusalem and heritage minister Ze'evElkin and Moshe Lion, the Mayor. Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon, chairman of Gihon, and hundreds other cyclists were also in attendance.
Jerusalem was once a popular tourist attraction due to its rich past. Elkin explained that the modern tourism industry is an integral part of Jerusalem's treasures from the past and is also a part of modern-day tourism. נווה פריצקי "The launch of the tunnel is an additional aspect of the growth of Jerusalem and it's transformation into an attractive tourist destination for everyone throughout Israel and the world.
Elkin, who heads the project along with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests hundreds of millions in the development of Jerusalem's tourism and the development of innovative tourist attractions and ventures that connect the glory historical past of Jerusalem to its future. I encourage the cycling community to enjoy a safe and modernized route that will take the cyclist through Old Jerusalem.
Elkin's Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project.
Elkin declared that the Kerem Tunnel project was a important tool to realize the vision of altering the way of transport throughout Jerusalem. Elkin stated that the new tunnel connects to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will connect with existing bike trails. The tunnel will also be paved throughout the various areas. It will also increase cycling and encourage green transport in Jerusalem.
The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the early 1990s in order to shift the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant in Sorek It is situated to the west of the city. It is currently being used as an infrastructure tunnel. It also houses the fifth water line, which connects to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.
"The Kerem Tunnel Project is an important tool in realizing the goal of transforming the concept of transportation across Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
In order to make the tunnel accessible to the public year-round The works comprise road construction as well as the installing blowers.
The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to a variety of recreational sites, such as Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium, as well historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.