Don Beyer says Trump’s triumphal arch could cause traffic jam at key entrance to DC
Rep. Don Beyer has expressed concerns regarding President Trump's planned triumphal arch, which could impact traffic flow into Washington, D.C. The 250-foot structure is set to be located at Memorial Circle, adjacent to Arlington Memorial Bridge, and may worsen congestion for commuters. Beyer has requested traffic studies and documentation from relevant agencies as the project faces growing opposition and requires further review.
- ▪Rep. Don Beyer raised concerns about the planned triumphal arch affecting traffic into D.C.
- ▪The arch is set to be located at Memorial Circle, near Arlington Memorial Bridge, which sees nearly 70,000 vehicles daily.
- ▪Opponents argue the arch could obstruct historic sightlines and disrupt the military landscape.
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Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) sent a letter to Trump administration officials on Wednesday, in which he raised concerns about how President Donald Trump’s planned triumphal arch would affect traffic flow into the nation’s capital. The design plans for the 250-foot arch to be located on Columbia Island at Memorial Circle, bordering the Virginia side of the Potomac, were approved last week by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts. Recommended Stories Smithsonian reopens oldest building for America 250 before renovations resume GOP caps turbulent week, pointing finger at White House for immigration bill blunder WATCH LIVE: Duffy testifies on transportation budget in House Appropriations Committee hearing In his letter, Beyer argued that the planned structure, which will sit adjacent to Arlington Memorial…
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