 In 1935, NC 95 was extended east to NC 122 near Hobgood.In 1961, because of the establishment of I-95, NC 95 was renumbered as NC 97.North Carolina Highway 95A (NC 95A) was an alternate spur route from NC 95 to US 64/NC 90 (Thomas Avenue), via Legget Road, Myrtle Avenue, Grand Avenue and Atlantic Avenue.