The 11 mile stretch of Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu that had been closed since January reopened to all commuters Friday morning.

The highway embodies the California promise of freedom. But it keeps breaking. A recent trip along the roadway revealed the frustrations of many residents.

For months after the Palisades fire, the famous road had been either closed or narrowed to traffic in the burn zone.

Pacific Coast Highway reopened to all traffic Friday morning, marking a major recovery milestone following months of closure due to the devastating Palisades Fire. California Gov. Gavin Newsom ...