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The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's newest cycle tunnel, was inaugurated as part of the 42-kilometer cycle route which runs through the capital.
It links Nahal Refaim to Emek Motza. Its southern entry is located in Refaim Park under Ein Laban. The northern entry, Nahal Ein Kerem, is just half a kilometer away from the Kerem junction.
On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin, Mayor Michael, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman, and a slew of cyclists attended a ceremony to inaugurate the tunnel's 2.1-kilometer-long length.
Jerusalem was once a sought-after tourist destination due to its historic past. In the present, in addition to its rich history, it also incorporates modern-day tourism," Elkin said. "The opening (of this tunnel project) is an additional part of the growth of Jerusalem, and the transformation of Jerusalem into a popular tourist city for all sorts of audiences throughout Israel as well as across the world."
Elkin is the project's director. project in conjunction with Jerusalem Municipality said that his ministry invests hundreds of millions in the development of Jerusalem's tourism and in the creation innovative activities and ventures that tie the rich history of Jerusalem to the future. I invite cycling enthusiasts to visit and enjoy a modern and well-maintained cycling route that takes in the unique nature of Old Jerusalem."
Elkin's Ministry, the Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality as well as the Gihon Corporation all contributed to the project. The Jerusalem Development Authority completed the project.
Elkin stated, "The Kerem Tunnel project will be a central instrument for achieving our dream to change the notion of transportation in Jerusalem." "The new tunnel, which connects to the long Jerusalem Ring Path, will join the existing bicycle paths in the city and those that are paved throughout the city's neighborhoods in the hope of encouraging cycling among the city's residents as well as its visitors and promoting the green revolution of transportation in the capital city."
In the 90s, the Kerem Tunnel was excavated to relocate the main sewer line of Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. נווה פריצקי It is now used as an infrastructure tunnel and also houses the fifth water line which is operated to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company.
"The Kerem tunnel project is essential to achieving the dream of transforming Jerusalem's transport system. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
To make the tunnel accessible to the public year-round, the works include road construction, as well as installation of blowers.
The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to special recreation areas which include the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo and aquarium, and the historical natural springs of Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.