The Kerem Tunnel offers an unforgettable adventure on foot and in the saddle to the advantage of
The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's newest bicycle tunnel, has been opened as part an extensive cycle path that circles the capital.
The tunnel links Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. It is located in southern Israel within Refaim Park. Ein Laban is the closest. https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13067733 Nahal Ein Kerem is the northern entrance.
The opening ceremony of the tunnel that is 2.1 kilometers long took place in Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Ze’ev Elkin Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov (Gihon water company chairman) along with hundreds of cyclists.
https://jerusalem.mynet.co.il/good_to_know/article/hjnaame11i Jerusalem was a desirable tourist destination due to its rich and fascinating history. Elkin said that the present tourism industry is one of Jerusalem's historical treasures and also incorporates modern tourism. "The inauguration (of this tunnel project) is an additional part of the development of Jerusalem, and its transformation into a desirable city to visit for all kinds of audiences in Israel and around the world."
Elkin's ministry, which also in charge of the project together alongside Jerusalem Municipality, said that the ministry "invests hundreds and millions of shekels annually throughout Jerusalem's tourism and in creating new ventures and attractions that link the amazing historical time of our capital city and its future." I invite cyclists to enjoy an attractive, well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the distinctive scenery of Old Jerusalem.
נווה פריצקינווה פריצקי About NIS 25 million were invested in the project, budgeted by the Elkin's Ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, and the work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
https://www.jdn.co.il/consumer/1825535/ Elkin stressed the fact that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is an essential tool for achieving the vision to transform the concept of transport in Jerusalem." "The new tunnel, which will connect with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will connect the existing cycle routes in the city as well as the ones that are being constructed in its diverse neighborhood. The tunnel is intended to encourage bicycle riding among its residents, and also to encourage an environmentally sustainable transportation system in Jerusalem."
The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to transfer its main sewer line to Sorek's purification plant.
"The Kerem Tunnel Project is essential to realize the dream of changing the transportation concept throughout Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Road construction, installation , and testing of electrical and safety systems are some of the ongoing projects to ensure the tunnel is safe for all year.
נווה פריצקי The Kerem Tunnel also allows access to special recreation areas such as the Ein Kerem neighborhood, the biblical zoo, aquarium and the and the historical natural springs in Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.