Planning documents show President Donald Trump intends to build a 250-foot “Triumphal Arch” using a 20-hour-per-day construction schedule [1].
The aggressive timeline aims to complete the massive structure before the president leaves office. This schedule reflects a push by the Interior Department and the National Park Service to meet a strict deadline for the monument's unveiling.
According to the documents, the construction process is expected to last between two and three years [2]. The plan requires crews to work nearly around the clock to ensure the project remains on track. This level of activity would be necessary to finalize the 250-foot structure within the projected window [3].
There are conflicting reports regarding the exact placement of the monument. Some documents suggest the arch will be located near the Lincoln Memorial or Arlington National Cemetery [3]. Other reports place the site more generally near Washington’s National Mall [4].
The scale of the project and the intensity of the labor schedule are designed to expedite the creation of the landmark. By utilizing a 20-hour daily work cycle [1], officials said they hope to bypass the typical multi-year delays associated with federal construction projects in the U.S. capital.
“Construction would run 20 hours per day”
The use of an accelerated construction schedule suggests a priority on symbolic completion within a specific political term. By bypassing standard timelines and potentially seeking to build without congressional authorization, the project may face legal and administrative challenges regarding land use and federal procurement laws near the National Mall.
