Highway 1 along Big Sur reopens after 3 years of closures amid tourism-destroying landslide

A 90-mile (145-kilometer) section of California’s Highway 1 along the famous Big Sur coast finally reopened Wednesday after three years of closures and repairs following a series of landslides and a roadway collapse that hampered tourism on the scenic route.

The reopening around midday came three months ahead of schedule, and business owners say that should give travelers plenty of time to plan their spring and summer road trips.

“Today is a monumental milestone for us,” said a relieved Colin Twohig...