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    The Kerem Tunnel is the first cycle tunnel in Israel and was opened as part the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles Jerusalem, the capital city.

    The tunnel links Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. The tunnel’s southern entry point can be found in Refaim Park below Ein Laban. While the northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem about half an hour from the Kerem junction.

    נווה פריצקי The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was inaugurated on Thursday, by Jerusalem and the heritage minister Ze’ev Elkin as well as Mayor Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon Chairman of Gihon and a plethora of other cyclists were also present.

    Jerusalem was a sought-after tourist destination due to its rich and fascinating history. Elkin said that today in addition to its historic treasures, it is also home to modern-day travelers. http://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/523585/ “The launch (of [this] tunnel project is a further step in the expansion of Jerusalem and its transformation into a desirable tourist city for all sorts of visitors across Israel as well as across the globe.”

    Elkin’s ministry, which responsible for the project along with Jerusalem Municipality, stated that his ministry “invests hundreds and millions of shekels each year in all aspects of Jerusalem’s tourism industry and is involved in developing exciting attractions and ventures that link the amazing historical past of our eternal capital with its future.” I would like to invite cyclists everywhere to come and take a ride along the modern, well-maintained route that overlooks Old Jerusalem.

    A total of NIS 25 million was earmarked in the project, budgeted by Elkin’s ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, with the work carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.

    “The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the vision to change the concept of transportation across Jerusalem,” Elkin emphasized. נווה פריצקי Elkin explained that the proposed tunnel is connected with the Jerusalem Ring Path and will link with existing bike routes. The tunnel will also be paved in the various areas. It will also encourage cycling and promote green transportation in the capital.

    The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 in order to transfer the main sewers of Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. The plant is located west of Sorek and is still used as an infrastructure tunnel.

    “The Kerem tunnel project is the central instrument for achieving the dream of changing the way of transport in Jerusalem. ”

    Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon

    Construction of roads, installation, blowers, advanced safety systems and electrical wiring are all part and parcel of the current works. The tunnel will be safe for the public to use throughout the year.

    The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation sites such as the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo, aquarium and the as well as the historic natural springs of Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh. נווה פריצקי