Excavation set to begin on Trump administration's 250-foot triumphal arch amid legal battle
Doug Burgum announced the start of excavation on the 250-foot Great Triumphal Arch in Washington, D.C., but a lawsuit challenges the project's authorization.
TL;DR
- Excavation for the 250-foot Great Triumphal Arch and Military Observation Deck will begin within two weeks.
- The arch will be located on Columbia Island, between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.
- A lawsuit has been filed by opponents who argue that congressional authorization is lacking for the project.
- Plaintiffs also contend that the project will have adverse effects on the sight lines of historic properties.
- Interior Secretary Doug Burgum defended the project, citing historical precedents and past discussions.
- Washington, D.C. is noted as the only major Western capital without an arch.