Neve ParitzkiJerusalem The First Cycling Tunnel in Israel Tunnel opens
The Kerem Tunnel allows for a an experience that is unique in terms of hiking and riding.
The Kerem Tunnel, the first cycle tunnel in Israel was opened in the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles Jerusalem, the capital city.
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נווה פריצקי On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and a slew of cyclists participated in a ceremony to inaugurate the tunnel's 2.1-kilometer-long length.
Jerusalem was once a popular tourist attraction because of its rich history. Elkin stated that the current tourist industry is a part of Jerusalem's historic treasures and also incorporates modern tourism. "The opening of the tunnel project is a different aspect of the development Jerusalem and its transformation to an attractive tourist destination for all types throughout Israel as well as around the world.
Elkin is the project's director. project along with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests millions of dollars in Jerusalem's tourism development and the development of innovative attractions and ventures that link the rich history of Jerusalem to the future. I invite you to ride your bicycles along a stunning, well-maintained route that overlooks Old Jerusalem.
נווה פריצקי Elkin's Ministerial, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25 million for the project. The project was executed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
נווה פריצקי Elkin stressed, "The Kerem Tunnel project is a key instrument for achieving our dream to change the way transportation is conducted in Jerusalem." "The new tunnel connecting to Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing paths for bicycles and ones that are paved in the neighborhoods. נווה פריצקי It is intended to promote biking among the residents of Jerusalem and encourage the green transport revolution in Jerusalem."
The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the late 1990s to relocate the main sewer line from the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant in Sorek, which is located west of the city and is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel. It includes the fifth water line to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.
"The Kerem Tunnel Project is essential to realize the vision to change the way transportation is thought of throughout Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
The current projects include road construction, installation blowers and advanced safety systems to ensure that the tunnel is safe to use throughout the year.
You can also access the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem, the Biblical zoo, aquarium and the Ein Kerem neighborhood. נווה פריצקי
