However, the financial setbacks that the breakup of the Soviet Union brought onto the Ukrainian economy slowed the construction of the Metro, and frequent breaks due to the lack of finances affected the quality.

After the financial situation slowly improved in the late 1990s, various optimistic forecasts started promising the completion of the station with a precise opening day: 14 October 1999, 30 December 1999.

Ironically, between Dorohozhychi and Lukianivska another station was originally planned, Vulytsia Hertsena, but, unlike Lvivska, only a provision was left.

The original architectural image of the station was to be on par with Lukianivska, both symbolising a break with the Soviet past and a Ukrainian future.

The theme for Lvivska Brama would be orientated on Western Ukraine (which would fit in with the name) consisting of sharp, contrasting colour tones.