Its former routing between Bangor and North Bangor was designated as NY 122 by the following year. Meanwhile, NY 188 was extended west to NY 37 in Westville  before it was removed .
The road that previously connected Bangor and North Bangor was designated as NY 122 the following year. At the same time, NY 188 was extended westward to meet NY 37 in Westville, only to be discontinued later.