There is a shutdown on a major Western New York route starting this week that could impact your daily commute. As summer rolls on, it is officially road construction season across New York. Major Road Construction Projects Underway in Western New YorkThere have been numerous road construction projects getting underway throughout Western New York this summer, and many will continue for weeks or even months. Route 198 Shutdown Begins This WeekAccording to reports, drivers who use Route 198 in Buffalo should be prepared for a shutdown beginning this week. With several major projects happening across Western New York, drivers should expect more orange cones, lane closures and detours as summer continues.