Trump’s Giant Washington Arch

Trump Orders Work to Begin on Enormous Washington Arch Before Final Approval Donald Trump’s plan to reshape one of Washington’s most symbolic approaches is moving from models and government hearings towards physical construction, with the administration preparing to begin excavation for a gigantic 250-foot triumphal arch within roughly two weeks. The extraordinary part is not simply the scale. Work is being prepared even though the National Capital Planning Commission has granted only preliminary approval and has explicitly said unresolved issues must be dealt with before it takes final action on the project.