Trump's arch construction to run 20 hours a day for 2 to 3 years, documents show
Summary
The National Park Service plans to build President Donald Trump's "Triumphal Arch" in Washington, D.C., with construction running 20 hours a day for two to three years. The arch will be a 250-foot tall concrete structure covered with U.S.-sourced granite, requiring large cranes and special safety lighting because of nearby airport flight paths.Key Facts
- Construction of the arch is planned to run 20 hours daily over the next two to three years.
- The arch will be 250 feet tall, symbolizing 250 years of American independence.
- The structure will be made of concrete and covered in granite from the U.S., unlike older monuments built with marble or limestone.
- Multiple cranes up to 320 feet tall will be used, taller than the U.S. Capitol building.
- Aviation safety lights will be installed on the arch to protect nearby Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport flight paths.
- The FAA found no major airspace problems but requires red obstruction lights on top of the arch.
- Construction includes seven phases, starting with excavation and driving foundation piles 75 feet down to bedrock.
- About 30 trucks per day will haul away 100 loads of soil during foundation work, lasting about five months.
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