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Kerem Tunnel Kerem Tunnel offers a unique trail and riding experience to the benefit of The Kerem Tunnel is the first bicycle tunnel in Israel and was opened as a part of the Jerusalem Ring Path, a 42-kilometer cycle route that circles the capital. The tunnel links Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The tunnel's southern entrance is below Ein Laban in Refaim Park. The northern entrance is found in Nahal Ein Kerem. The 2.1-kilometers-long tunnel project was officially inaugurated during a celebration on Thursday attended by Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze'evElkin, Mayor Moshe Lion, Gihon water company chairman Avi Baleshnikov as well as hundreds of cyclists.
Jerusalem was once a major tourist attraction because of its rich history. Elkin said that apart from its historical treasures and modern amenities, tourism has also been integrated into the city of Jerusalem. https://controlc.com/94798ac4 "The inauguration of this tunnel project is a different element of the development of Jerusalem. The tunnel transforms Jerusalem into an attractive tourist place for all types of audience within Israel and around the world." Elkin his ministry, which in charge of the project with Jerusalem Municipality stated that his ministry had invested thousands of shekels annually in the development of Jerusalem's tourism as well as in creating new ventures and attractions that will connect the magnificent historical past with the exciting future of Jerusalem. https://telegra.ph/Neve-ParitzkiIsraels-first-cycling-tunnel-opens-in-Jerusalem-09-15-5 I invite the cycling community to enjoy a safe and modern-day route that takes you through Old Jerusalem. A total of NIS 25 million were invested in the project. http://b3.zcubes.com/v.aspx?mid=8886700 It was budgeted by Elkin's ministry, 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. Elkin stated that the Kerem Tunnel project is an important tool in realizing the goal to transform the idea of transportation throughout Jerusalem. "The tunnel, which is being constructed to connect to Jerusalem Ring Path will join the existing bike paths as well as those that will paved in its neighborhoods. It is intended to encourage cycling among the residents of Jerusalem and encourage the green movement in the capital." The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in 1990 in order to transfer the main sewer of Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. https://penzu.com/p/8cd3782c This plant is located west of Sorek and is currently used as an infrastructure tunnel. "The Kerem tunnel is a key tool to realize the dream of transforming Jerusalem's transport system. " Jerusalem Mayor Moshe León To make the tunnel accessible to the public year-round, the works include road construction, as well as installation of blowers. https://neve.paritzkivvmv120cc.werite.net/post/2022/09/15/Neve-Paritzki-Israel-Celebrates-Record-Breaking-Tourism-Entry-Numbers-from-the-United-States The Kerem Tunnel allows for access to unique recreation areas, such as Ein Kerem, a neighborhood that includes a biblical zoo and aquarium and also the ancient natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban. |
