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The Kerem Tunnel is a great spot to hike and ride. In the 42-kilometer Jerusalem Ring Path cycling route that surrounds Jerusalem's capital city, the Kerem Tunnel was inaugurated. The tunnel connects Nahal Refaim and Emek Motza. The tunnel's southern entry point is located in Refaim Park below Ein Laban. While the northern entrance can be found in Nahal Ein Kerem about half a km from the Kerem junction. The 2.1-kilometer-long tunnel was inaugurated by Jerusalem's Heritage Minister ZeevElkin?. It was also attended by Mayor Moshelion, Avi Balehnikov, Gihon Water Company Chairman, as well as hundreds of cyclists. Jerusalem's glorious past was a reason why it was the most visited tourist destination in the past. Elkin stated that, in addition to its historic treasures and modern amenities, tourism has also been included in Jerusalem's city. "The inauguration (of [this] tunnel project is another aspect of the growth of Jerusalem as well as it's transformation into a sought-after tourist destination for all kinds of audiences in Israel as well as around the world." Elkin's ministry, which was also headed the project with Jerusalem Municipality, said that the ministry "invests hundreds and millions of shekels annually throughout Jerusalem's tourism industry and is involved in developing exciting attractions and ventures that link the amazing historical past of our eternal capital and the future." I would like to invite cyclists to ride a secure and modernized route that will take you through Old Jerusalem. Elkin's Ministry, Tourism Ministry, Jerusalem Municipality and Gihon Corporation contributed approximately NIS 25,000,000 for the project. Work was performed by the Jerusalem Development Authority. "The Kerem Tunnel project is a central tool for realizing the goal to change the concept of transportation throughout Jerusalem," Elkin emphasized. Elkin said that the new tunnel connects to the Jerusalem Ring Path and will join existing bike routes. It will also be made paved in its various areas. It will also encourage cycling and promote green transport in Jerusalem. https://nevefrietzki.co.il/ The Kerem Tunnel was originally excavated in the year 1990 to relocate the main sewer of Gihon Corporation towards the Sorek purification facility. The plant is located west of Sorek and is still used as an infrastructure tunnel. "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 León Present works include road construction, installation blowers, and sophisticated security systems to ensure the tunnel is safe to use during the entire year.
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