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As part of the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route that surrounds Jerusalem’s capital, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.

The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is located beneath Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem.

http://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=459025&subjectId=42&ShowAll=True The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was opened on Thursday by Jerusalem and the heritage minister Ze’ev Elkin and Moshe Lion, the Mayor. Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon, chairman of Gihon, and hundreds other cyclists were also in attendance.

http://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/523585/ Jerusalem’s rich past was the main reason for it to be a popular tourist destination in the past. Elkin explained that today along with its historical treasures, the tunnel project also encompasses modern day tourism. http://www.haaretz.co.il/labels/2022-09-12/ty-article-labels/00000183-31c4-dc67-addb-79d7ffad0000 ashdodnet.com/%D7%A6%D7%A8%D7%9B%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%95%D7%A2%D7%A1%D7%A7%D7%99%D7%9D/%D7%A8%D7%90%D7%A9-%D7%A2%D7%99%D7%A8-%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%95%D7%94-%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%A6%D7%A7%D7%99-%D7%9E%D7%95%D7%96%D7%99%D7%90%D7%95%D7%9F-%D7%94%D7%A9%D7%A2%D7%95%D7%95%D7%94-%D7%A9%D7%9C%D7%A0%D7%95-%D7%97%D7%99%D7%99%D7%91-%D7%9C%D7%94%D7%92%D7%99%D7%A2-%D7%9C%D7%9E%D7%A7%D7%95%D7%9D-1-%D7%91%D7%92%D7%95%D7%92%D7%9C-516889 “The opening of this tunnel project is another part of the expansion of the city of Jerusalem and its transformation into a desirable city that is attractive to all types of audiences throughout Israel and around the world.”

Elkin, whose ministry together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, stated that the ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year in the improvement of all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism and in the creation of new activities and ventures that connect the rich history of our capital city to the future of Jerusalem… I invite the cycling community to ride a secure and modernized route that will take you through Old Jerusalem.

Elkin’s Ministry, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25 million to the project. The work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

Elkin said, “The Kerem Tunnel project will be a central instrument for achieving our dream to change the notion of transportation in Jerusalem.” Elkin said that the new tunnel is connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will connect with existing bike trails. נווה פריצקי It will also be paved in its different areas. http://www.facebook.com/neveparitzki This will encourage cycling and promote green transport in Jerusalem.

נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 90s to move an important sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is currently being utilized as an infrastructure tunnel that includes the fifth waterline that runs to Jerusalem via the Mekorot water corporation.

“The Kerem tunnel is a crucial tool for achieving the vision to transform Jerusalem’s transportation system. ”

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon

The current works include road construction, installation blowers, as well as advanced safety equipment to ensure the tunnel is safe to use throughout the year.

The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to numerous recreational sites, such as Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium, and also historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban.