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As part of the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route that runs around the capital city, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.
The tunnel runs through the Nahal-Refaim-Emek-Motza path. The tunnel's southern entrance can be found in Refaim Park below Ein Laban. While the northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem about half an hour away from the Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel was officially opened at a formal ceremony held on Thursday that was attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze'evElkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov as well as hundreds of cyclists.
נווה פריצקי "In the past, Jerusalem was an attractive city for tourists because of its rich history. Elkin explained that nowadays, in addition to its historical treasures the tunnel project encompasses modern day tourism. "The opening of this tunnel project is another part of the expansion of Jerusalem's city Jerusalem as well as its development into an attractive tourist destination for all kinds of audiences in Israel and throughout the globe."
נווה פריצקי Elkin who's ministry spearheaded the project along with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry has invested hundreds of millions of shekels each year in the development of Jerusalem's tourism and also in the creation of new ventures and attractions that will connect the magnificent historical past and the future of Jerusalem. I invite the cycling community to enjoy a safe and modern-day route that takes the cyclist through Old Jerusalem.
Around NIS 25 million was invested in the project. נווה פריצקינווה פריצקי It was budgeted by Elkin's ministry The Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality, the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, as well as the work done by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin said, "The Kerem Tunnel project will be the central tool for realizing our vision to change the notion of transportation in Jerusalem." Elkin stated that the new tunnel is connected with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will link with existing bike paths. The tunnel will also be paved in its different areas. https://www.haaretz.co.il/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c4-dc67-addb-79d7ffad0000 This will help cyclists and promote green transport in Jerusalem.
The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the 1990s to move the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant in Sorek The Sorek Tunnel is located just west of the city. It is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel that also includes the fifth water line to Jerusalem of the Mekorot water company.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6lwMSJfGow "The Kerem Tunnel Project is essential to realize the vision of changing the transportation concept throughout Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Road construction installation, blowers, sophisticated safety systems , and electrical wiring are all part of the current construction. The tunnel will be safe for people to use all year.
There is also the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique places to relax, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical aquarium, zoo and Ein Kerem neighborhood.