Neve ParitzkiJerusalem is the site of the world's first bicycle tunnel in Israel.
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The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's newest cycle tunnel, is inaugurated as part of an extensive cycle path that runs through the capital.
The tunnel connects the path between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The southern entrance is within Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entry, Nahal Ein Kerem, is approximately half a mile away from the Nahal Ein Kerem junction.
On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and hundreds of cyclists participated in a ceremony to mark the opening of the tunnel's 2.1-kilometer-long length.
Jerusalem was once a tourist attraction due to its rich past. Elkin said that, the present, in addition to its rich history the tunnel construction project incorporates modern-day tourism. "The launch of the tunnel project is a further part of the growth of Jerusalem's city Jerusalem as well as its development into a desirable tourist destination for all kinds of audiences throughout Israel and throughout the world."
Elkin's ministry, which responsible for the project along in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality, said that the ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels annually throughout Jerusalem's tourism industry and is involved in developing innovative attractions and ventures, that connect the magnificent historical past of our eternal capital with its future." I invite all cyclists to come and take a ride along the new, well-maintained and modern route that overlooks Old Jerusalem.
Elkin's Ministry Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25 million for the project. Work was performed by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/524295/ Elkin stated that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is a central tool to realize the goal to transform the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem." "The new tunnel will be connected to the Jerusalem Ring Path. It will connect with the various bicycle paths that are already within the city. נווה פריצקי The paths will be paved within the diverse neighborhoods. The aim is to promote cycling among residents of Jerusalem.
The Kerem Tunnel was first excavated in the late 1990s to relocate the main sewer line of the Gihon Corporation toward the purification plant in Sorek, which is located to the west of the city. It is currently being used as an infrastructure tunnel that also houses the fifth water line, which connects to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.
https://www.makorrishon.co.il/mumlazim/523585/ "The Kerem Tunnel Project is an important tool in realizing the vision of changing the transportation concept all over Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lee
Road construction, installation and testing of safety and electrical systems are just some of the ongoing works to ensure that the tunnel is secure for all year.
The Kerem Tunnel allows for access to exclusive recreation areas for instance Ein Kerem, a neighborhood that includes a biblical aquarium and zoo, and ancient natural springs Ein Haniyeh and Ein Laban. נווה פריצקיhttps://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097