The department shall not make any change in the physical grade of said highway affecting any property as to which an objection has been filed until it has been finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction that the objection filed is without merit or until the probable compensation has been deposited for each person filing an objection as provided in Article 1 (commencing with Section 1255.010) of Chapter 6 of, or the amount of the award has been deposited as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 1268.110) of Chapter 11 of, Title 7 of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
Ca. Sts. and High. Code § 858