Meat spill blocks northbound lanes of I-880 in Oakland

OAKLAND — Several lanes of northbound Interstate 880 in Oakland were blocked Friday evening in the wake of a meat spill, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The spill happened around 4:45 p.m. just south of 29th Avenue, a CHP spokesperson said.

The three left lanes of the freeway were initially blocked, the CHP said in a social media post. The fourth lane was open, but motorists were urged to drive slowly through the area.

The left lane was reopened around 7 p.m., according to the CHP. Caltrans was working to sweep the remaining lanes and all lanes were expected to reopen around 9:35 p.m.

The spokesperson said the spill caused a motorcycle to spin out, but there did not appear to be any injuries.

Traffic was backed up. The CHP advised motorists to take alternate routes if possible.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.