The Prince Edward County section was renumbered as Highway 49 in 1965 in anticipation of the building of the Quinte Skyway, while the original section, between Highway2 and Highway7, was transferred to Lennox and Addington County in 1998, and is now County Road41.
A part of Prince Edward County was renumbered as Highway 49 in 1965 for the Quinte Skyway, whereas another segment between Highway 2 and Highway 7 was moved to Lennox and Addington County in 1998 and is now County Road 41.