The objective of this study was to address the NJDOT need in developing appropriate guidelines for lane charges that would minimize the closure of traffic lanes. The developed guidelines considered the impact on traffic and road users, depending on the characteristics of the projects. The study provided the general lane closure guidelines that can be used on a specific project and with respect to the specific project characteristics related to the AADT during the time of day, season, and type of highway/lane closure. It is expected that the criteria used to determine lane rental value for maintenance and construction schedule alternatives are, first, able to reduce private and social costs; second, able to impact construction and maintenance costs; and third, acceptable to the public and decision makers.