Excavation work to build Trump's arch to begin over next 2 weeks: Interior secretary

Excavation work for the construction of President Donald Trump's triumphal arch is set to begin over the next two weeks, according to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. The arch, which will be 250 feet tall, will be erected in a traffic circle at the head of the Memorial Bridge over the Potomac River, between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington Cemetery.

The project has generated controversy, with critics expressing concerns about the design and potential traffic congestion during construction. According to POLITICO, the construction is expected to take two to three years. The National Endowment for the Humanities has earmarked $15 million for the monument.

The arch will be a prominent feature in Washington, and some have raised fears that it may overshadow other monuments, such as the Lincoln Memorial. The proposed arch will be larger than the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Burgum announced the upcoming excavation work on social media, stating that the project is moving forward after a long wait.

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