Beyer raises concerns about Trump's triumphal arch leading to traffic jams
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) sent a letter to Trump administration officials on Wednesday, in which he raised concerns about how President Donald Trump’s planned triumphal arch would affect traffic flow into the nation’s capital.
TL;DR
- Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) sent a letter detailing concerns about traffic flow impacts from President Trump's planned triumphal arch.
- The 250-foot arch is planned for Columbia Island at Memorial Circle.
- Beyer warns the arch could choke traffic entering D.C. from Virginia, impacting 70,000 daily commuters.
- Concerns were also raised about interference with Arlington National Cemetery and the Lincoln Memorial, affecting pedestrian safety and emergency access.
- The Department of the Interior claims traffic studies and simulations have been conducted to minimize delays.
- A pedestrian crossing light is planned, and visitors will be directed to Memorial Avenue for drop-offs/pick-ups.
- Trump champions the arch as a signature project for the nation's 250th anniversary.
- A revised design was approved despite opposition from preservation groups and Democrats.
- Opponents cite obstruction of historic sightlines and disruption of military landscapes.
- The project still requires review by the National Capital Planning Commission.