Trump arch could take up to three years and 20 hours of construction per day
One of President Donald Trump’s pet projects to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence is set to be built on a vigorously demanding construction schedule.
TL;DR
- President Trump's proposed triumphal arch for the 250th anniversary of American independence requires a 20-hour-a-day construction schedule over two to three years.
- The 250-foot arch, with a potential observation deck and exhibit space, has cleared initial approvals from the Commission of Fine Arts and the FAA, with the National Capital Planning Commission also appearing amenable.
- Opposition includes calls for environmental reviews and concerns that the arch will obstruct historical views, leading to a lawsuit filed by Vietnam War veterans.
- The National Park Service documents suggest the arch is partly based on historical visions for Washington D.C. from the 1920s and 30s.