DoJ says Trump’s proposed 250ft arch would be completed after end of his term
Summary
The Justice Department said construction of President Donald Trump’s proposed 250-foot arch near Arlington National Cemetery would take 33 to 39 months and would not finish before his term ends. Federal agencies could approve the project and allow excavation to begin as soon as Thursday, but lawsuits seek to stop construction.Key Facts
- The proposed arch would stand near Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.
- The Justice Department estimated six to eight months for excavation and foundation work, with above-ground construction starting no earlier than May 2027.
- The National Capital Planning Commission is scheduled to consider the project on Thursday, and the Interior Department said it may issue a final approval that day.
- Virginia and the District of Columbia sued federal agencies to block construction, arguing Congress has not approved the project.
- Veterans also sued, saying the arch would damage the historic sightline between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.
- The Justice Department urged a federal judge to reject the effort to halt construction and said the arch could help defend the capital against threats such as drones.
- The Federal Aviation Administration said the arch would not pose aviation safety risks, despite its location near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
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