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This study is deemed important because it analyzed the effects of road widening projects on Tarlac 1st Congressional District. It also provides a way to assessed how well the DPWH has performed in terms of the effectiveness of its duties and responsibilities and the successes of implementing programs, projects, and activities. After that, a proposed action plan to address these problems, issues and challenges, have been made. The study used the descriptive analysis research method in assessing the effects of Road Widening Projects in Tarlac 1st Congressional District in terms of residence, livelihood, road safety, right of way acquisition, local employment, and road improvement. Likewise, it also determined the problems encountered and what action plan proposed to enhance the implementation of road widening projects. The total mean in terms of residence computed weight of 2.03 which described as less affected this means that the road widening has an average effect to the residence. In terms of livelihood with the computed overall mean of 2.43 interpreted as less affected this implies that the respondent's source of income was unaffected by road widening. While, in terms of Road Safety overall mean of 3.08 described as moderately affected, this implies that road safety measures are not well received by road users. Right of way acquisition has an overall mean of 2.18 interpreted as less affected it implies that the DPWH must strictly adhere the right of way acquisition procedure in all projects. In terms of local employment with overall mean of 2.48 interpreted as less affected, this implies that while local laborers are employed, there are only a limited number available position. In terms of road improvement has an overall mean of 3.89 interpreted as much affected, this implies that the respondents are aware of the benefits of road improvement. It shows that the number 1 problem is that inadequate safety devices, signages and barriers during construction. Thus, one of the recommendations is that before the project is implemented, the DPWH may identify and resolved the issue with the right of way.