U.S. Air Force Memorial Temporary Closure

Beginning on or about Nov. 2, 2026, the U.S. Air Force Memorial and surrounding area will temporarily close to all visitors to support ongoing utilities and construction work associated with Arlington National Cemetery’s Southern Expansion project.

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Environmental Assessment for Arlington’s expansion project available for review

12/7/2012
An Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared to assess the potential impacts of the expansion of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC), known as the Millennium Project. The Millennium Site will be developed to increase burial space at ANC. Building and site element construction shall be suitable for the environment and complementary to the architectural theme and historical considerations of ANC.

The EA is available for review at: http://www.nao.usace.army.mil/Portals/31/docs/Arlington/FullANCMILLEADEC7.pdf . This EA will be available for review and comment for 45 days from the date of posting (Dec. 7, 2012 – Jan. 21, 2013).

If you have any questions or wish to provide comments, please contact Mrs. Susan Conner of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District, at susan.l.conner@usace.army.mil or 757-201-7390.