Two lanes in each direction have opened, with a 25 mph speed limit between Temescal Canyon Road in Pacific Palisades and Carbon Beach Terrace in Malibu, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Pacific Coast Highway, which has been largely off-limits to all but residents, first responders and cleanup crews since the Jan. 7 fire, will reopen to all traffic.

After nearly five months, the iconic beach route opens to the public on Friday, much to the relief of struggling Malibu restaurants and retailers who have been on "an island" blocked from L.A.