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    The Kerem Tunnel is the first bicycle tunnel in Israel and was inaugurated as a part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycling route around Jerusalem, the capital city.

    The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban while the northern entrance is located in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a kilometer from the Kerem junction.

    נווה פריצקי On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman and hundreds of cyclists attended a ceremony to inaugurate the tunnel’s 2.1-kilometer-long length.

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    Elkin’s ministry, which also headed the project alongside Jerusalem Municipality, declared that his ministry “invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year in all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism industry and is involved in developing exciting attractions and ventures that connect the magnificent historical time of our capital city and its future.” I invite cycling enthusiasts to join us and take a ride along the modern and well-maintained cycle route that takes in the unique landscape of Old Jerusalem.”

    Elkin’s Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25,000,000 to the project. Work was performed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

    Elkin stated that the Kerem Tunnel project is an important tool in realizing the idea to change the way of thinking and transport in Jerusalem. “The new tunnel will be connected with the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will be connected to the many cycling routes that exist in the city. http://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=458935&subjectId=42&ShowAll=True They will be laid in its numerous neighborhoods. The objective is to promote cycling among the residents of the city.

    In the 90s In the 90s, in the 1990s, Kerem Tunnel was excavated to transfer the main sewer line of Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is currently used for infrastructure purposes. נווה פריצקי It is also home to the fifth water line which is operated to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.

    “The Kerem tunnel project is crucial to realize the goal of changing Jerusalem’s transportation system. ”

    Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon

    The current works include road construction, installation of blowers and advanced security and electrical systems to make the tunnel safe for people to walk through at all times of the year.

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