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The Kerem Tunnel, the first cycle tunnel in Israel, has been inaugurated as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycling route that surrounds Jerusalem, the capital city.
The tunnel links the paths between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. Its southern entry is located in Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entrance, Nahal Ein Kerem, is approximately half a mile away from the Nahal Ein Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel project was inaugurated in a ceremony on Thursday attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze'evElkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov, and a slew of cyclists.
Jerusalem was a popular tourist destination because of its rich past. Elkin said that the present tourism industry is one of Jerusalem's historic treasures and also incorporates modern tourism. "The inauguration (of this tunnel project) is an additional part of the growth of Jerusalem and its transformation into a desirable tourist city for all sorts of audiences throughout Israel and around the world."
Elkin, whose ministry was spearheaded the project along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry had invested hundreds of millions of shekels every year in the city's tourism development and also in the creation of new ventures and attractions that connect the stunning historical past and the future of Jerusalem. I encourage cyclists to take advantage of a a well-maintained, modern cycling route that overlooks the distinctive scenery of Old Jerusalem.
Elkin's Ministry Elkin's Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality as well as the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the work.
Elkin said that the Kerem Tunnel project is an important tool in realizing the goal to alter the concept and transport in Jerusalem. "The new tunnel, which will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing cycle routes in the city as well as the ones that will be paved within its various neighborhood. It's designed to encourage bicycle riding within its inhabitants, and also to encourage a green transportation revolution in Jerusalem."
The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 1990s to create the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is currently being used as an infrastructure Tunnel that includes the fifth waterline to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation.
"The Kerem Tunnel project is the central instrument to achieve the goal of transforming Jerusalem's transport model. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
The works currently underway include road construction, installation of blowers, as well as advanced safety and electrical systems to make the tunnel safe for pedestrians to travel through at all times of the year.
נווה פריצקי Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel provides access to special recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem neighbourhood, the Biblical aquarium and zoo as well the historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh, Ein Laban, and Ein Haniyeh.