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The Kerem Tunnel provides a unique adventure in hiking and riding that should be enjoyed by everyone. The Kerem Tunnel, Israel's newest bicycle tunnel, has been opened as part an extensive cycle path that circles the capital.
The 2.1-kilometer long tunnel was inaugurated on Thursday, by Jerusalem and the heritage minister Ze'evElkin and Mayor Moshe Lion. Avi Baleshnikov of Gihon Chairman of Gihon as well as a multitude of cyclists were also in attendance. Jerusalem was once a tourist attraction because of its rich past. Elkin added that in addition to its historical treasures and modern amenities, tourism has also been included in Jerusalem's city. "The launch (of [this] tunnel project is a further step in the development of Jerusalem and it's transformation into a sought-after city to visit for all kinds of audiences throughout Israel and around the globe." Elkin the minister whose ministry as well as the Jerusalem Municipality led the project, said that the Jerusalem Municipality's ministry "invests hundreds to millions of shekels annually to develop all aspects of Jerusalem's visitors and in the creation and operation of exciting tourist attractions, ventures, and activities which connect the rich past of Jerusalem's eternal city to its future". I encourage cyclists to take advantage of a the modern, well-maintained cycling route that overlooks the distinctive nature of Old Jerusalem. The project was funded by the Elkin's Ministry and the Tourism Ministry. https://www.news1.co.il/ShowArticles.aspx?docId=458935&subjectId=42&ShowAll=True It also included budgets for Jerusalem Municipality and the Gihon Corporation. The project was carried out by the Jerusalem Development Authority. "The Kerem Tunnel project is an essential tool to realize the idea to transform the idea of transportation in Jerusalem," Elkin stressed. "The tunnel, which is being constructed to connect to the Jerusalem Ring Path will join existing bicycle paths and those that will paved in its neighborhoods. It's designed to encourage cycling among the residents of Jerusalem and encourage the green transport revolution in the capital." 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 In the 90s, in the 1990s, Kerem Tunnel was excavated to move the main sewer line of Gihon Corporation to the Sorek purification plant. It is now used for infrastructure purposes. It also houses the fifth water line to Jerusalem from the Mekorot water company. "The Kerem Tunnel Project is essential to realize the vision to change the way transportation is thought of across Jerusalem. " Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon Current projects include road construction, installation blowers, and sophisticated safety systems to ensure that the tunnel is secure for all to use all year. The Kerem Tunnel gives you access to a variety of recreational sites, such as Ein Kerem Neighborhood, the Biblical Zoo and Aquarium, as well as historic natural springs Ein Haniyeh or Ein Laban. |
