Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Lopez Branch

College of Engineering

Lopez, Quezon

A STUDY ON THE EFFECTS OF ROAD WIDENING OF MAHARLIKA HIGHWAY FROM BRGY. DEL
PILAR TO BRGY. MAGSAYSAY LOPEZ, QUEZON
In Partial fulfilment of the requirements of highway engineering
By:

Second Semester
SY 2015-2016
CERTIFICATION
This research entitled A STUDY ON THE EFFECTS OF ROAD WIDENING OF MAHARLIKA
HIGHWAY FROM BRGY. DEL PILAR TO BRGY. MAGSAYSAY LOPEZ, QUEZON was submitted by
In partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil
Engineering, this research has been examined and recommended for acceptance and approval
for oral examination.

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Engr. Nelson N. Entienza
Subject Instructor
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the following persons who contributed their
efforts and time making this research.
To our beloved parents, for supporting us morally, and financially.
To Engr. Nelson N. Entienza, for giving us insights and advises regarding this research.
To the respondents, for giving their time answering our survey.
To our friends, who lend hands for us making this research.
And to God, for everything.
ABSTRACT
This research entitled A STUDY ON THE EFFECTS OF ROAD WIDENING OF MAHARLIKA HIGHWAY
FROM BRGY. DEL PILAR TO BRGY. MAGSAYSAY LOPEZ, QUEZON is a descriptive research
conducted on the purpose of
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING
a. INTRODUCTION
b. OBJECTIVES
c. ASSUMPTIONS AND HYPOTHESIS
d. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
e. DEFINITION OF TERMS
f. SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS
g. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
III. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
a. RESEARCH DESIGN
b. RESEARCH INSTRUMENT
c. SAMPLING TECHNIQUES
d. STATISTICAL TREATMENT DATA
IV. ANALYSIS, PRESENTATION, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
V. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

APPENDIX
I. THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING
OBJECTIVES
Determine the difficulties encountered by the residents, travelers, and drivers of
using the existing Lopez Maharlika Highway.
Determine the possible effects of prospected road widening of Lopez Maharlika
highway in daily traffic and socioeconomic environment.
Compare the effectiveness of the prospected road widening compared to the
existing highway.
ASSUMPTIONS
-basic assumption, theres a need of development on our highways as the traffic and
transportation demand increases.
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HYPOTHESIS
NULL HYPOTHESIS
OPERATIONAL HYPOTHESIS