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The Kerem Tunnel allows for a unique hiking and riding experience. The Kerem Tunnel is the first bicycle tunnel to be constructed in Israel and was officially opened in the year 2000 as a part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles the capital. The tunnel links Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. http://b3.zcubes.com/v.aspx?mid=8891553 The tunnel's southern entrance is located in Refaim Park below Ein Laban. The northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem about half an hour away from the Kerem junction. https://price-hoff.technetbloggers.de/neve-paritzki-israel-celebrates-record-breaking-entry-into-tourism-the-numbers-come-from-the-united-states-1663268836 The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially inaugurated by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister ZeevElkin. It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion, Avi Balehnikov, Gihon Water Company Chairman, and hundreds of cyclists. Jerusalem was once a major tourist attraction due to its rich history. Elkin stated that nowadays, in addition to its historical treasures the tunnel project incorporates modern-day tourism. "The inauguration (of the tunnel) is an additional part of the expansion of Jerusalem, and the transformation of Jerusalem into a popular tourist city for all sorts of people in Israel and around the globe." Elkin his ministry, which together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, said the ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year in the development of the tourism industry in Jerusalem and in the creation of new attractions and ventures that connect the glorious historical past of our eternal capital to the future of Jerusalem... I would like to invite cyclists to ride a secure and modern route that takes you through Old Jerusalem.
Elkin's Ministry and the Tourism Ministry budgeted the project. https://pastelink.net/gjlp5kqm https://www.click4r.com/posts/g/5991028/neve-paritzkijerusalem-israels-first-cycling-tunnel-opens Elkin stated that the Kerem Tunnel project was a important tool to realize the dream of shifting the idea of transportation in Jerusalem. "The tunnel is set to connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will connect with the various cycle paths already in the city. They will be laid in its numerous areas. The objective is to encourage cycling among the residents of the city. https://americanhomeandgardenexchange.com/members/neve-paritzkizlvd513cc/activity/635512/ The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the 1990s to create a main sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is currently being utilized as an infrastructure tunnel that includes the fifth waterline to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water corporation. "The Kerem Tunnel project is the central instrument to achieve the goal of transforming Jerusalem's transportation model. " Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon The works currently underway include road construction, installation of blowers and advanced safety and electrical systems to make the tunnel safe for people to walk through throughout the year. The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to unique recreation sites such as the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium, along with the historic natural springs in Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh. |
