Trump's Arch Construction Could Take 20 Hours a Day for 2-3 Years, Documents Say

June 11, 2026 / 11:00 AM EDT / CBS News

Trump's Arch Construction Could Take 20 Hours a Day for 2-3 Years, Documents Say

TL;DR

  • Federal officials are proposing a 20-hour-a-day work schedule for the construction of President Trump's 250-foot triumphal arch.
  • The construction phase could last up to 11 months and is estimated to take two to three years.
  • The arch is planned for Memorial Circle, between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery, and will be built from concrete and granite.
  • Traffic on Arlington Memorial Bridge and Arlington Boulevard will be affected by the construction.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration has conducted a study and found no adverse impacts on Ronald Reagan National Airport operations.
  • The comment period for the arch plans closes on June 15, 2026.