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As part of the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route, which surrounds the capital, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated.
The tunnel links Nahal Refaim with Emek Motza. Its southern entrance is in Refaim Park, below Ein Laban while the northern entrance is in Nahal Ein Kerem, about half a kilometer from the Kerem junction.
נווה פריצקי On Thursday, Jerusalem and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin and Mayor Moshelion, Avi Baleshnikov, Gihon chairman and hundreds of cyclists were present at a celebration to inaugurate the tunnel's 2.1-kilometer-long length.
https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=458935&subjectId=42&ShowAll=True Jerusalem was once very well-known tourist destination due to its historical past. https://www.israelhayom.co.il/mumlazim/article/13057097 In the present, in addition to its rich history it also has modern-day tourism," Elkin said. "The inauguration of [this] tunnel project is another part of the development of Jerusalem as a city. Jerusalem and its transformation into a desirable tourist city for all types of visitors throughout Israel as well as around the globe."
https://ashdodnet.com/%D7%A6%D7%A8%D7%9B%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%95%D7%A2%D7%A1%D7%A7%D7%99%D7%9D/%D7%A8%D7%90%D7%A9-%D7%A2%D7%99%D7%A8-%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%95%D7%94-%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%A6%D7%A7%D7%99-%D7%9E%D7%95%D7%96%D7%99%D7%90%D7%95%D7%9F-%D7%94%D7%A9%D7%A2%D7%95%D7%95%D7%94-%D7%A9%D7%9C%D7%A0%D7%95-%D7%97%D7%99%D7%99%D7%91-%D7%9C%D7%94%D7%92%D7%99%D7%A2-%D7%9C%D7%9E%D7%A7%D7%95%D7%9D-1-%D7%91%D7%92%D7%95%D7%92%D7%9C-516889 Elkin's ministry, which also headed the project with Jerusalem Municipality, said that the ministry "invests hundreds of millions of shekels every year throughout Jerusalem's tourism, and also in the creation of innovative attractions and ventures, which connect the glorious historic past of our eternal capital with its future." https://www.inn.co.il/news/577845נווה פריצקי I invite cycling enthusiasts to come and enjoy a modern and well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the special landscape of Old Jerusalem."
About NIS 25 million were put into in the project. It was budgeted by Elkin's ministry as well as the Tourism Ministry, the Jerusalem Municipality as well as the Gihon Corporation and the Jerusalem Purification and Sewerage Works, and the work was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Elkin declared that the Kerem Tunnel project was a crucial element in achieving the goal of altering the way of transportation throughout Jerusalem. "The new tunnel that connects to the Jerusalem Ring Path will join the existing bike paths as well as ones that are paved in the neighborhoods. נווה פריצקי The goal is to encourage biking among its residents and promote the green movement in the capital."
The Kerem Tunnel, originally excavated by the Gihon Corporation in the 1990s in order to transfer the main sewer line toward the Sorek purification plant.
"The Kerem Tunnel Project is an important tool in realizing the vision to change the way transportation is thought of across Jerusalem. "
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon
Construction of roads, the installation and testing of safety and electrical systems are just some of the ongoing projects to ensure the tunnel is safe for all seasons.
It is also possible to use the Kerem Tunnel to enjoy unique recreation spots, including Ein Kerem, the Biblical aquarium, zoo and Ein Kerem neighborhood. נווה פריצקי