The city of Pullman began a $1.5 million road resurfacing project Monday, which may cause traffic delays over the next few months.

The resurfacing, carried out by Motley-Motley Inc., includes several through streets within the College Hill area from B Street to Colorado Street to Stadium Way. Other affected routes include Opal Street to C Street, Stadium Way to Valley Road, Cove Way and Merman Drive to Terre View Drive.

Kevin Gardes, Pullman Public Works director, said construction will occur from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and is expected to be completed by the time school starts at the end of August.

$1.3 million of the $1.5 million cost for the project will be funded through federal grants, Gardes said.

The Coug closed Monday due to the resurfacing project and will not open again until at least July 15, according to the bar’s Facebook page.

This project is also one of multiple major resurfacing projects occurring in Pullman throughout the summer.

Davis Way and Main Street from US 195 to a half-mile east of Bishop Boulevard will also be resurfaced this month to rehabilitate the existing pavement on streets, according to the State Route 270 Project Narrative by the Department of Transportation.

The work is expected to impact vehicle roads and parking areas in the Pullman downtown area. The construction is expected to last for approximately 35 working days.

Additional projects include the replacement of 2,300 feet of water line along N Grand Avenue, where there was a water main break this past April, and the adding of fire hydrants, according to the city’s N Grand Waterline Replacement Project. Pioneer Hill behind City Hall will also be resurfaced in June.

Overall, the city has allocated $6.2 million over the summer to spend on these endeavors, including the costs of the Pullman water treatment facility, Gardes said.

Editor’s note: This article has been updated from its original version.