In 1927 the route was extended south to US 23, along the alignment of former State Route 27. The first section of road paved was in 1933 and it was a section from the southern terminus to Meade.
The road's route was expanded southward in 1927, aligning with the previous State Route 27.  The first paved segment of this road was built in 1933, extending from the southern end to Meade.