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The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's newest cycle tunnel, was constructed as a part of the 42-kilometer cycle route which is a loop around the capital.
The tunnel links the paths between Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The southern entrance is located in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban while the northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem, about one kilometer away from the Kerem junction.
The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was inaugurated by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin. It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion Avi Balehnikov, Gihon Water Company Chairman, and thousands of cyclists.
The city's rich history was a reason that it was a popular tourist spot during the time of its glory. Elkin said that apart from its rich history, modern tourism is also integrated into the city of Jerusalem. "The inauguration [of] this tunnel is a further step in the development of Jerusalem as a tourist destination for all kinds of people from Israel as well as around the world."
Elkin's ministry, which was responsible for the project along with Jerusalem Municipality, said that the ministry "invests hundreds and millions of shekels each year throughout Jerusalem's tourism, and also in the creation of exciting attractions and ventures that connect the magnificent historical time of our capital city with the future." I invite the cycling community to ride a secure and modern route that takes the cyclist through Old Jerusalem.
The project was funded by Elkin's ministry and the Tourism Ministry. It also included budgets for Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. נווה פריצקי The project was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin said that "The Kerem Tunnel Project is an essential tool for achieving the dream to transform the concept of transport throughout Jerusalem." "The tunnel, which connects with the Jerusalem Ring Path, will join the existing cycle paths within the city, as well as those that will be constructed within the different neighborhoods. The tunnel is intended to encourage bicycling within the city's residents and also to encourage a green transportation revolution in Jerusalem."
The Kerem Tunnel first was excavated in the late 90s to relocate an important sewer line for the Gihon Corporation towards Sorek. It is now being used as an infrastructure Tunnel which also includes the fifth line of water that runs to Jerusalem via the Mekorot water corporation.
"The Kerem Tunnel Project is essential to realize the dream of transforming the concept of transportation all over Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lon
Construction of roads and installation, as well as blowers, sophisticated security systems and electrical wiring are all part of the present work. The tunnel will be safe for public to use throughout the season.
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 in Ein Laban and Ein Haniyeh.