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
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.