At this junction, it turned one final time to follow Hunts Corners–Akron Road east to NY 93 near Akron. NY 263 was realigned  to use Tonawanda Creek Road between NY 78 and Goodrich Road.
As the journey progressed, it became essential to continue along Hunts Corners–Akron Road eastward toward NY 93 near Akron. NY 263's route was subsequently modified to employ Tonawanda Creek Road as a substitute between NY 78 and Goodrich Road.