Triumphal Arch final plans submitted to National Capital Planning Commission
Summary
The Department of Interior sent the final plans for President Donald Trump’s proposed Triumphal Arch to the National Capital Planning Commission for review. The arch will be very tall, have a golden winged statue with an eternal flame visible from all sides, and includes updated traffic and lighting adjustments. A meeting to review and possibly approve the plans is set for November 5.Key Facts
- The Triumphal Arch is proposed by President Donald Trump and will be about 250 feet tall.
- A golden winged statue holding a torch with an eternal flame will top the arch.
- The eternal flame must be visible from all angles and is required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for pilot safety.
- The FAA confirmed the arch will not be a hazard to aircraft and originally required red obstruction lights.
- Changes from earlier plans include removing 15 traffic signal posts and adjusting traffic routes.
- Environmental and historical reviews found no significant negative impact from the project.
- The arch would be built near Arlington National Cemetery along the Potomac River on National Park Service land.
- Though the administration acknowledged the arch will affect the river views, it says the location is essential for the project.
- President Trump has stated the arch will serve national security purposes and function as a military complex, but the Pentagon has not confirmed this.
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