On February 11, 1938, SH 137 was extended south to Lamesa, but this was to be cancelled when ROW was acquired. On May 24, 1938, the section south of the Terry County line was to be cancelled when surveys were complete.
On February 11, 1938, SH 137 was extended southward to Lamesa, but this extension was later canceled after acquiring ROW. On May 24, 1938, the southern portion of the road south of the Terry County line was scheduled for cancellation once surveys were completed.