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Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel offers a unique adventure in hiking and riding for the enjoyment of The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's first bike tunnel, opened as part of the Jerusalem Ring Path. This 42-kilometer cycle route is located around Jerusalem.
The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was officially opened by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister ZeevElkin. https://anotepad.com/notes/cjtj224a It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion, Avi Balehnikov Gihon Water Company Chairman, and thousands of cyclists. Jerusalem was once well-known tourist destination due to its historic past. https://controlc.com/48b072c9 Elkin added that in addition to its historical treasures, modern tourism is also integrated into the Jerusalem city. "The inauguration of this tunnel is another element of the development of Jerusalem. It transforms Jerusalem into an attractive destination for tourists of any kind of crowd within Israel, and worldwide." Elkin his ministry, which together with the Jerusalem Municipality spearheaded the project, stated that his ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels each year in the improvement of the tourism industry in Jerusalem and in the creation of exciting tourist attractions and ventures that link the fascinating history of our capital city's eternal past to the future of Jerusalem... I encourage cyclists to join us and take a ride along the modern and well-maintained cycle route that takes in the unique scenery of Old Jerusalem." Elkin's Ministerial, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25 million to the project. The project was executed by the Jerusalem Development Authority. Elkin said, "The Kerem Tunnel project will be a central instrument in achieving our goal to change the notion of transportation in Jerusalem." https://frost-juul.federatedjournals.com/neve-paritzki-israel-celebrates-record-breaking-tourist-entry-numbers-from-usa-1663261265 "The new tunnel, which will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will join the existing cycle paths within the city, and will be paved within its various neighborhoods. It is designed to encourage cycling within the city's residents and promote a green transportation revolution in Jerusalem." https://site-8831479-656-362.mystrikingly.com/blog/neve-paritzki-israel-celebrates-record-breaking-tourism-entry-the-numbers The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the late 1990s to relocate the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant located in Sorek, which is located west of the city and is currently being used as an infrastructure tunnel that includes the fifth water line that connects to Jerusalem of the Mekorot water company. https://www.click4r.com/posts/g/5989775/neve-paritzkithe-first-cycle-tunnel-in-israel-opens-in-jerusalem "The Kerem tunnel project is an essential tool to realize the goal of changing the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem. " Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León Construction of roads, installation, blowers, modern security systems and electrical wiring are all part and parcel of the current construction. The tunnel will be safe for people to use all entire year. There is also the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation spots, including Ein Kerem, the Biblical aquarium, zoo and Ein Kerem neighborhood. |
