Israel's military has closed the al-Harayiq entrance to Hebron since 2001, forcing people to take long detours around the southern West Bank.
Israel will open the road to traffic from Sunday in the morning and the evening, and gradually fully lift restrictions, said Abed al-Kashif al-Tamimi, spokesman for the Palestinian liaison office.
Israel's decision followed intense efforts by liaison officials, who were instructed by President Mahmoud Abbas to work to easy daily life for Palestinians.
Israel's army radio reported Thursday that the Israeli military was preparing to lift some restrictions on Palestinian movement in advance of possible renewed peace talks.
"It appears that in the next few days the future of negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians will be determined," its reporter said.
"In the light of security assessments, two roads in the territories are expected shortly to be opened to Palestinian traffic; one north of Ramallah and one close to Beit Haggai," he added, referring to a settlement near the southern West Bank city of Hebron.
The radio quoted the military spokesman's office as saying that the plans were a gesture for the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan and not linked to peace efforts.
The office did not immediately reply to an AFP request for comment.
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