In 1956, the segment from Mount Pocono to Paradise Valley was designated as SR 196, but when SR 940 was upgraded to an expressway in 1964 the SR 196 designated was removed and SR 940 was extended to an intersection with State Route 191 in Paradise Valley.
The segment from Mount Pocono to Paradise Valley was designated as SR 196. This was in 1956. The SR 196 designated was removed. SR 940 was upgraded to an expressway in 1964. SR 940 was extended to an intersection with State Route 191 in Paradise Valley.